We chose this cruise because my sister in law and her husband had already booked and because we could get a balcony cabin at a great discount. We had cruised with RCC about 5 years ago and enjoyed it.
The embarkation process was smoother than others we have experienced but still entailed standing in queues for prolonged periods, not good for older passengers.
The ship looked imposing from a distance, but close up there was a lot of rust visible along the upper decks. The ship's interiors were well-maintained and the decor was pleasant. We were not fans of the level 5 promenade and found it a bit of a mishmash, too narrow and difficult to manoeuvre when there were bands playing or sales happening.
The cabin was the best we have stayed in. It was spacious, clean and airy with lots of storage space. The bed was huge and very comfy. The aircon worked well. Even though the cabin was near the lifts and atrium it was mostly quiet. Caetano the cabin attendant was excellent.
Very good for duty free shopping!
Beautiful beaches. Average snorkelling.
Few market stalls selling the usual stuff made in China. Supermarket closed for lunch! Average snorkelling.